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Going to crack! At the end of my rope- How do I deal with my son?
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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 452960" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>Hi. I read this late, sorry to check in after the fact.</p><p></p><p>First off, I think he's way over the top for just ADHD/ODD. I'd have a neuropsychologist test him. His birthfather obviously had issues (probably also beyond ADHD) and psychiatric problems are often inherited. </p><p></p><p>Now my .02. From your description (and I'm NOT a diagnostician...I'm just wondering) it almost seems as if your son may have some attachment problems. Cruelty to pets and fire setting are two big symptoms as is peeing or pooping inappropriately (I don't know if he does that as well). Attachment problems can be serious. Did he have a chaotic early life with neglect or abuse or both? I'm wondering if maybe he moved around or had many caregivers rather than just you. I don't mean that in a bad way. It's hard to be a single parent. Did biological dad abuse him in any way? Does he visit his bio. dad now and, if he does or did, does bio. dad hang around with unsafe people? I don't know...this screams of abuse issues to me, probably not related to YOU but related to birthfather, unless, of course, I am reading too much into this. I tend to overanalyze at times and have a great imagination, but his hurting the animals and love of matches plus stealing and lying all together are worrisome in my opinion.</p><p></p><p>Are his stepbrothers and sister good influences? Do they get along well? Any problems there?</p><p></p><p>I would definitely rehome the pets. He is not safe with them and could hurt one or a puppy could even get killed. Please...this is not a child who can live with pets (I'm an animal lover). </p><p></p><p>Big huggz. Keep us updated!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 452960, member: 1550"] Hi. I read this late, sorry to check in after the fact. First off, I think he's way over the top for just ADHD/ODD. I'd have a neuropsychologist test him. His birthfather obviously had issues (probably also beyond ADHD) and psychiatric problems are often inherited. Now my .02. From your description (and I'm NOT a diagnostician...I'm just wondering) it almost seems as if your son may have some attachment problems. Cruelty to pets and fire setting are two big symptoms as is peeing or pooping inappropriately (I don't know if he does that as well). Attachment problems can be serious. Did he have a chaotic early life with neglect or abuse or both? I'm wondering if maybe he moved around or had many caregivers rather than just you. I don't mean that in a bad way. It's hard to be a single parent. Did biological dad abuse him in any way? Does he visit his bio. dad now and, if he does or did, does bio. dad hang around with unsafe people? I don't know...this screams of abuse issues to me, probably not related to YOU but related to birthfather, unless, of course, I am reading too much into this. I tend to overanalyze at times and have a great imagination, but his hurting the animals and love of matches plus stealing and lying all together are worrisome in my opinion. Are his stepbrothers and sister good influences? Do they get along well? Any problems there? I would definitely rehome the pets. He is not safe with them and could hurt one or a puppy could even get killed. Please...this is not a child who can live with pets (I'm an animal lover). Big huggz. Keep us updated! [/QUOTE]
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